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Gianluca Vernillo, PhD

Assistant Professor, Augustana - Social Sciences

Pronouns: He/Him

Contact

Assistant Professor, Augustana - Social Sciences
Email
vernillo@ualberta.ca

Availability
Upon request

Overview

Area of Study / Keywords

Corticospinal Excitability Neuromuscular Fatigue TMS Trail Running Ultramarathon Program: Physical Education

Courses

AUPED 314 - Exercise Physiology

Study of the physiological response of the human body to acute exercise and to chronic exercise (training). Prerequisite: AUPED 215.


AUPED 317 - Fitness Appraisal and Exercise Prescription

Study of both theoretical and practical skill-sets in the fundamentals of lifestyle appraisal and exercise prescription to assist individuals acquire health and well-being outcomes across all ages. There will be an opportunity to explore the therapeutic use of exercise in other chronic conditions independently. Prerequisites: AUPED 314 or consent of the instructor.


AUPED 343 - Physiological Factors and Principles of Human Performance

Study of the physiological factors and principles of training affecting human performance. The course emphasizes physiological adaptation, specificity, and factors that influence the training process. Prerequisite: AUPED 314.


AUSES 232 - Introduction to Biomechanics

Study of the application of physical laws to movement and structure. Principles of motion, force, and equilibrium are stressed. Various sport skills are examined from a biomechanical perspective. Prerequisite: AUPED 112.


AUSES 314 - Exercise Physiology

Study of the physiological response of the human body to acute exercise and to chronic exercise (training). Prerequisite: AUPED 215.


AUSES 317 - Fitness Appraisal and Exercise Prescription

Study of both theoretical and practical skill-sets in the fundamentals of lifestyle appraisal and exercise prescription to assist individuals acquire health and well-being outcomes across all ages. There will be an opportunity to explore the therapeutic use of exercise in other chronic conditions independently. Prerequisites: AUPED 314 or consent of the instructor.


AUSES 343 - Physiological Factors and Principles of Human Performance

Study of the physiological factors and principles of training affecting human performance. The course emphasizes physiological adaptation, specificity, and factors that influence the training process. Prerequisite: AUPED 314.


AUSES 393 - Physiological Assessment of Human Fitness

Study of protocols and the physiological principles underlying tests of fitness and performance assessment. Prerequisites: AUSTA 153; AUPED 314. Note: Students must have at least third year standing.


AUSES 490 - Directed Study I

Intensive study of a specific area of Sport and Exercise Science as defined by the student and a supervising instructor. Prerequisites: Third-year standing and consent of the instructor. Note: An Application for Individual Study must be completed and approved before registration in the course.


AUSES 491 - Directed Study II

Intensive study of a specific area of Sport and Exercise Science as defined by the student and a supervising instructor. Prerequisites: Third-year standing and consent of the instructor. Note: An Application for Individual Study must be completed and approved before registration in the course.


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